Official: For Short Haired Ladies...APL by Dec'09!

taz007 said:
I think that I will do a progression pic from 2002 to December for my reveal. My hair was thin, breaking and just tore up! I would not grow beyond shoulder length.:nono:
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Please do Taz. Showing your hair when it was breaking to now would be very inspirational to others on their hhj.
 
Hi ladies, my hair is a ham. My braids are hanging and frizzy. I really want to look descent on Thanksgiving since we are having a mini family reunion. I am thinking about taking by braids down and re-doing them without resting or dcing with braids out. Has anyone re-braided wihout resting? And without setbacks? Did you do anything special to the second set of braids to insure no damage? We only have 5 weeks to go and I am trying my personal hide your hair challenge.
 
Minnie said:
Hi ladies, my hair is a ham. My braids are hanging and frizzy. I really want to look descent on Thanksgiving since we are having a mini family reunion. I am thinking about taking by braids down and re-doing them without resting or dcing with braids out. Has anyone re-braided wihout resting? And without setbacks? Did you do anything special to the second set of braids to insure no damage? We only have 5 weeks to go and I am trying my personal hide your hair challenge.
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You can always do a protein/dc treatment while in the braids to ensure that your hair will be strong enough. Also moving the parts around to cause lesser stress may be helpful as well.
 
Minnie said:
Hi ladies, my hair is a ham. My braids are hanging and frizzy. I really want to look descent on Thanksgiving since we are having a mini family reunion. I am thinking about taking by braids down and re-doing them without resting or dcing with braids out. Has anyone re-braided wihout resting? And without setbacks? Did you do anything special to the second set of braids to insure no damage? We only have 5 weeks to go and I am trying my personal hide your hair challenge.
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I have never done the braids back to back without a break and I really wouldnt suggest it. Good luck with your decision.
 
Minnie: I haven't gone from one set to another without DCing or resting either.

My UpDaTe: I did a small length check yesterday to get a feel for how much further I have to go and I'm really excited! My hair officially rivals the longest it's even been before. Once I hit APL I don't know what I'll do with myself. Just 1.5 more inches needed! :superbanana:
 
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Update on my high protein/moisture journey....lol. Things seem to be going well. I am doing henna once a week. I did drop the protein dc after the henna.. being lazy but still adding the egg to the henna and doing the moisture dc. But everything is going good. I am getting an itch to put braids in till the end of dec, so ... I may do that...
 
loulou82 said:
Minnie: I haven't gone from one set to another without DCing or resting either.

My UpDaTe: I did a small length check yesterday to get a feel for how much further I have to go and I'm really excited! My hair officially rivals the longest it's even been before. Once I hit APL I don't know what I'll do with myself. Just 1.5 more inches needed! :superbanana:
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Feels good doesn't it? :yep: Congratulations!!
 
loulou82 said:
Minnie: I haven't gone from one set to another without DCing or resting either.

My UpDaTe: I did a small length check yesterday to get a feel for how much further I have to go and I'm really excited! My hair officially rivals the longest it's even been before. Once I hit APL I don't know what I'll do with myself. Just 1.5 more inches needed! :superbanana:
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Looks like you have definitely made APL. Congrats!!:grin:
 
Thank you ladies for your posts. I am going to be intellgent first, and do what has been working for me all along. Take it down, wash and dc with protein and mositurize allowing it to rest for a week. I am going to try wearing a bun (first time)
 
loulou82 said:
Minnie: I haven't gone from one set to another without DCing or resting either.

My UpDaTe: I did a small length check yesterday to get a feel for how much further I have to go and I'm really excited! My hair officially rivals the longest it's even been before. Once I hit APL I don't know what I'll do with myself. Just 1.5 more inches needed! :superbanana:
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It looks like you are there. CONGRATS!!!:yep::yep:
 
Finally took out the weave and here is the final product! It looks like I got like 1/2 inch left
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the back
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the front
 
Well I got my relaxer and it turned out great. My beautician as always making jokes of me stretching, but she cool and make it happen with my hair. My hair is longer and it feel so good. When I got in the car today, my hair kept pulling cause I was leaning back in the seat on it and trying to move my head around. I hope yall understand what Im trying to say.

Well anyway, here is a few pics. I just had her to flatiron it straight with no bump. It really didn't need a flatiron cause it was straight from the blowdryer.

It super straight right now, however after a couple of washes it should be back to normal.

Ok here are the pics: Don't mind the date on the pic, its wrong I had to change batteries during the process.
 

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The Princess said:
Well I got my relaxer and it turned out great. My beautician as always making jokes of me stretching, but she cool and make it happen with my hair. My hair is longer and it feel so good. When I got in the car today, my hair kept pulling cause I was leaning back in the seat on it and trying to move my head around. I hope yall understand what Im trying to say.

Well anyway, here is a few pics. I just had her to flatiron it straight with no bump. It really didn't need a flatiron cause it was straight from the blowdryer.

It super straight right now, however after a couple of washes it should be back to normal.

Ok here are the pics: Don't mind the date on the pic, its wrong I had to change batteries during the process.
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Your hair is amazing, so pretty:yep: Wonderful growth....Keep up the good work:grin:
 
Wow Princess- I am floored at your growth. Congrats on APL, your hair looks just gorgeous. I cannot wait to see where you will be come 2010.

Lucky for me I have a half wig that looks just like your hair:look::lachen:- I will be faking it until I make it:grin:.
 
The Princess said:
Well I got my relaxer and it turned out great. My beautician as always making jokes of me stretching, but she cool and make it happen with my hair. My hair is longer and it feel so good. When I got in the car today, my hair kept pulling cause I was leaning back in the seat on it and trying to move my head around. I hope yall understand what Im trying to say.

Well anyway, here is a few pics. I just had her to flatiron it straight with no bump. It really didn't need a flatiron cause it was straight from the blowdryer.

It super straight right now, however after a couple of washes it should be back to normal.

Ok here are the pics: Don't mind the date on the pic, its wrong I had to change batteries during the process.
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:sweet: Princess that hair is gawgeous!!! Congrats on making APL....



MY UPDATE: I'm not going to make APL this year...I went in for my relaxer (yeap I changed my mind about transitioning, don't judge me) and some how ended up with an impromptu "trim". History: this has been my stylist who I've been going to off and on x 7 years but have not been to in over 6 months; the only reason i went to her this time is because I like how she applies relaxers w/ minimal overlapping; when she was getting ready to flatiron my hair she says "sit up straight" little did I know that meant she was about to trim!! Next thing I know I heard the scissors and it was too late. Now you see why she is my old stylist right! All she kept saying was "damn your hair has gotten so thick and long". I wanted to say "yeah since I stopped coming to give you my damn money" :lachen:That's just that old school mentality that when you get a relaxer your suppose to get a trim which leads your hair no damn where!!!

I just had my ends trimmed 2 months prior by my regular/new stylist who I see for occ. flatirons &tims because I trust only her with a pair of scissors since she knows how to dust/trim with only taking 1/4 inch off. I was doing so good y'all, only 2 trims in one year!!! The good news is she only took off 1/2 inch but that was all my growth during my 9 week strech :nono:. I will still do a revell at the end of the month so stay tuned.
 
ThePrincess!! Your hair is absolutely beautiful! Nice and full, too! Congrats on definitely making APL and early too!
 
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